just because; even if; even though
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
impression; strong belief; conviction
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
to jaunt around; to play around; to visit one place after another without effect
troubled face; worried expression
decorative paper envelope for giving New Year's gifts (usu. money given to children) and congratulatory gifts
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to accept (a thing) with thanks
unmarried person; bachelor; spinster
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
double; twice (as much); twofold
money to see one over the New Year period
(treating) equally; without discrimination; impartially; alike; in the same way
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
pretext for not revealing something (e.g. actual reason for one's failure, vested interest, etc.)
scattering (e.g. in statistics); scatter; dispersion; variation
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
bank; banking institution
deposit; payment; money received; money due
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
kamidana; household shrine; home shrine
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
hand-clapping performed to celebrate the conclusion or completion of something (3-3-3-1 rhythm, done once); single clap after a cheer
(woman's) undersash; rolled omelette mixed with fish (paste) (omelet)
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it
wheat gluten (usu. steamed or baked)
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to play accompaniment; to keep time; to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
hey there; I say; see here
cheering group; cheering squad